Mike Jerstad, PrairieGold Venture

Mike Jerstad, a Partner at PrairieGold Venture Partners, invests in early-stage companies (pre-seed to Series B). See sector focus and contact routes.

About Mike Jerstad

Mike Jerstad, a Partner at PrairieGold Venture Partners, invests in early-stage companies (pre-seed to Series B) primarily in the Midwest, focusing on sectors like life sciences, greentech, information technology, and agricultural biotechnology. His firm typically deploys $0.25 million to $2 million per deal, often leading Series A and B rounds to secure meaningful ownership and active board involvement. Jerstad serves on the boards of notable portfolio companies including Virtual Incision (advanced surgical robotics), Lineagen (diagnostics), Chronix Biomedical (blood tests for chronic illness), and Orasi Medical (drug trial software). His distinctive thesis centers on backing revolutionary solutions for global challenges, such as early cancer detection, renewable energy, and advanced surgical technologies.

Mike Jerstad at a glance

Role
Partner
Organization
PrairieGold Venture Partners
Location
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Investor type
Venture Capital
Focus areas
Healthcare

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Mike Jerstad at PrairieGold Venture Partners (Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States) — sector focus: Healthcare.
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Mike Jerstad is based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States.

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